Hollywood’s leading rebel arrived in snowy London to personally present his latest large-scale work, the gothic fantasy drama Ebenezer, a new take on Charles Dickens’s immortal classic A Christmas Carol. Depp played the lead role in the film – the most famous and cynical miser in the history of literature, Ebenezer Scrooge.
The premiere screening, which took place at the famous Odeon Luxe cinema in Leicester Square, turned into a real Christmas celebration (and in the Catholic world, preparations for Christmas are already in full swing): the path was decorated with artificial snow and lush fir trees, and festive hits were heard from the speakers. However, the main reason for the excitement was Johnny himself. Hundreds of fans waited for hours in the cold for their idol to appear, and the actor did not disappoint. He happily interacted with the press, signed autographs, and took souvenir selfies with fans.
I can’t put into words what I’m feeling right now. It’s a very deep emotion,” Depp admitted in an exclusive interview, reacting to the incredible support of the crowd. “These people have supported me through everything, no matter what. I am eternally indebted to them. They are my real bosses.
Johnny’s words are not an empty phrase: fans really did support him sincerely, even during the times when he was almost subjected to final cultural cancellation due to the scandalous legal battles with his ex-wife Amber Heard. By the way, Amber also got it in full: she lost all possible Hollywood contracts.
Johnny appeared on the red carpet in his signature rock ‘n’ roll style: in an elegant suit, a wide-brimmed hat and his invariable glasses with colored lenses. The actor happily posed for photographs with his co-stars—Harry Potter star Rupert Grint (who plays Bob Cratchit in the new film), Sam Claflin, Ellie Bamber, and the film’s director, Ti West.
According to the director, Depp himself was fired up by the role as soon as he learned about the project’s development, as he had been literally obsessed with the story of Scrooge since childhood. The first audiences who had a chance to appreciate the film at private screenings are already calling Johnny’s performance phenomenal and predicting the film will be this year’s biggest Christmas hit. The gothic fairy tale will be released worldwide this Friday, November 13th.
